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Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In Offer for T-Mobile for New/Existing Customers

w/ Eligible iPhone Trade-In

Up to $975 Off

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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by bosoxx091
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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by bosoxx091

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You're referencing the T-Mobile deal? There is indeed a standard process by which the line level credits are migrated to account level credits so that you can continue to receive them on a monthly basis.

Good luck!
Jon
Did you read the whole post? Maybe you should do that first
Trade-in devices will never come back. No matter where you do the tradein bestbuy, verizon, att, apple etc etc..

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songfeathers
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Finally did it!
Migrated sprint to T-Mobile.
Went to Costco, did their BYOD for $300. This will keep extending till end of year ish.
Went to Best Buy, transfer process took some time. You need to have T-Mobile essentials minimum for this deal, we had to switch from Essentials 55+ on the spot but our Best Buy associate was great and handled calling for us. But then he got it working.
The first Best Buy we went to said we'd pay tax based off the original price. This second Best Buy calculated tax off the discounted price.

iPhone 13 mini 256gb original price is $799. Traded in an iPhone X 256gb worth $390.

Costco BYOD Device Sim = +$7.50
Costco Tax = +$0.58
Costco BYOD Shop Card = -$300
Best Buy iPhone 13 mini 256gb = +$409.99
Best Buy tax = +$36.92
Best Buy 5G Sim = +$9.99
Best Buy tax = +$0.88

Net loss = $165.86. Pretty happy with that.
Last edited by songfeathers November 8, 2021 at 08:11 AM.
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xtrabad
Nov 7, 2021
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Quote from PurpleMallard647 :
I called Best Buy and they said they won't accept the trade in unless the trade in device is fully paid off :/ I might go in and try it still
Not true. Buy the iPhone online for store pickup using your trade-in device info during the checkout process. It eliminates 99% of employee involvement in the transaction.

At home: Backup your trade-in device to iCloud. Erase and reset the trade-in device, remove the sim, and have your state ID ready. Print the "ready for pickup" email from Best Buy. Or if you don't want to print the email, use another device that has access to that email electronically that you can take to the store.

At Best Buy: Hand over the trade-in device and ID to the employee at the mobile desk when asked. They will look at the trade-in device for 10 seconds for any damage, and then hand you your new 13. Takes 5-10 minutes at most for the entire process. Then go home.

At home: Pop in your old sim. Power up the phone. Log into home Wi-Fi. Set up your new 13 using your recent iCloud backup. Enjoy your new phone.
Last edited by xtrabad November 7, 2021 at 11:15 AM.
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PurpleMallard647
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Quote from xtrabad :
Not true. Buy the iPhone online for store pickup. It eliminates 99% of employee involvement in the transaction.

At home: Backup your trade-in device to iCloud. Erase and reset the trade-in device, remove the sim, and have your state ID ready. Print the "ready for pickup" email from Best Buy. Or if you don't want to print the email, use another device that has access to that email electronically that you can take to the store.

At Best Buy: Hand over the trade-in device and ID to the employee at the mobile desk when asked. They will look at the trade-in device for 10 seconds for any damage, and then hand you your new 13. Takes 5-10 minutes at most for the entire process. Then go home.

At home: Pop in your old sim. Power up the phone. Log into home Wi-Fi. Set up your new 13 using your recent iCloud backup. Enjoy your new phone.
Thank you!! This won't affect my bill credits with T-Mobile right?
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xtrabad
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Quote from PurpleMallard647 :
Thank you!! This won't affect my bill credits with T-Mobile right?
It has not with my account or anyone else posting here.
Nov 7, 2021
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eddmejia
Nov 7, 2021
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Is this deal done? I'm only seeing $50 for a iphone 6s plus


Nvm still on.
Last edited by eddmejia November 7, 2021 at 11:50 AM.
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fueradeljuego
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Picked up my 13 pro today from Best Buy. Never got a notification but just stopped by to see if they had any and they had several. Completed the trade in, $109 total, no activation fee and no trade-in shenanigans. Woohoo!
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Steve_Armstrong
Nov 7, 2021
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Quote from Steve_Armstrong :
You are ahead of me.

My order date for the iPhone 13 Pro Max is Nov 1 and est. pickup date is Nov 26 like yours.

For reference, my wife's iPhone 13 was ordered Sep 27 and actual store arrival date was Oct 8.
I just got notification (Nov 7) from AmEx that my CC got charged. It seems like my 13PM is in early. Applause

Come on BB pickup notification……..

SoCal btw

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Quote from Steve_Armstrong :
I just got notification (Nov 7) from AmEx that my CC got charged. It seems like my 13PM is in early.

Come on BB pickup notification……..

SoCal btw
I have ordered iPhone 3 ProMax in socal on Oct 23, still no update.
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Quote from PurpleMallard647 :
I called Best Buy and they said they won't accept the trade in unless the trade in device is fully paid off :/ I might go in and try it still
They will not be able to figure out if the device is fully paid off or not unless you yourself say.
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Quote from rmin :
Can I get this offer in store or do I need to book it online?
you can order online or can also order it in store.
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corazones
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Quote from songfeathers :
Finally did it!
Migrated sprint to T-Mobile.
Went to Costco, did their BYOD for $300. This will keep extending till end of year ish.
Went to Best Buy, transfer process took some time. You need to have T-Mobile essentials minimum for this deal, we had to switch from Essentials 55+ on the spot but our Best Buy associate was great and handled calling for us. But then he got it working.
The first Best Buy we went to said we'd pay tax based off the original price. This second Best Buy calculated tax off the discounted price.

iPhone 13 mini 256gb original price is $799. Traded in an iPhone X 256gb.

Costco BYOD Device Sim = +$7.50
Costco Tax = +$0.58
Costco BYOD Shop Card = -$300
Best Buy iPhone 13 mini 256gb = +$409.99
Best Buy tax = +$36.92
Best Buy 5G Sim = +$9.99
Best Buy tax = +$0.88

Net loss = $165.86. Pretty happy with that.
Are you saying the "Essentials 55+" is not eligible for upgrade? But a higher plan like "Magenta 55+" or "Magenta MAX 55+" is eligible?
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Quote from junklee :
Got 4 iPhone 13 Pro Max at different stores in Bay Area.
If you are seeing $10 charge on new sim cards, tell the rep you want to use the old one .
I was not aware of that $10 charge until I picked up the 3rd one.
My old sim cards from iPhone 12 work exactly same as the new one.
When did you order those Pro max'es.
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Shopforfun247
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Quote from corazones :
Are you saying the "Essentials 55+" is not eligible for upgrade? But a higher plan like "Magenta 55+" or "Magenta MAX 55+" is eligible?
Any T-Mobile plan qualifies, grandfathered plans included(simple choice, one, old magenta, etc) I think the essential 55 was the cheapest option available to him/her today as a new T-Mobile customer.
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Quote from dhishi :
On Dec 31, 2021. In Jan 2022 they will give you additional $200 for tradeins!
Quote from songfeathers :
Finally did it!
Migrated sprint to T-Mobile.
Went to Costco, did their BYOD for $300. This will keep extending till end of year ish.
Went to Best Buy, transfer process took some time. You need to have T-Mobile essentials minimum for this deal, we had to switch from Essentials 55+ on the spot but our Best Buy associate was great and handled calling for us. But then he got it working.
The first Best Buy we went to said we'd pay tax based off the original price. This second Best Buy calculated tax off the discounted price.

iPhone 13 mini 256gb original price is $799. Traded in an iPhone X 256gb.

Costco BYOD Device Sim = +$7.50
Costco Tax = +$0.58
Costco BYOD Shop Card = -$300
Best Buy iPhone 13 mini 256gb = +$409.99
Best Buy tax = +$36.92
Best Buy 5G Sim = +$9.99
Best Buy tax = +$0.88

Net loss = $165.86. Pretty happy with that.

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Currently I'm with verizon( 2 lines) and one of the line I have to pay off $700, I was thinking to go directly with Tmobile as they will cover and pay the remaining balance for which I will be first paying off with verizon and later Tmobile will send as some sort of gift card on the same amount.
Second, I was thinking to go to bestbuy and order upgrade line for trading in iPhone 12 Pro where I will get $900 and upgrade to 13 Pro.

Any idea if I go first to costco on BYOD, will I be eligible to get $300 ( 2 lines ) on tmobile also will costco or Tmobile cover the remaining balance with verizon? if this works, later I can order 13 PRO with bestbuy..

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songfeathers
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Quote from corazones :
Are you saying the "Essentials 55+" is not eligible for upgrade? But a higher plan like "Magenta 55+" or "Magenta MAX 55+" is eligible?
Apparently not. We tried doing it with Essentials 55+ and the system wouldn't let. So my Best Buy associate said to log in on TMobile app, change my plan to TMobile Essentials (takes 30 days to update usually). Then he called TMobile to ask them to complete the process immediately. They did so. I'm changing my plan back as soon as I can, probably going to walk in store and ask them to change it back on the spot so I don't have to wait a whole billing period. I'll explain why if it convinces them. Hopefully it works lol.

TMobile Essentials or higher works (so magenta and magenta max work too). But Essentials was cheapest in case I can't switch back soon. Not sure about their respective 55+ plans.
Last edited by songfeathers November 7, 2021 at 10:19 PM.
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songfeathers
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Quote from Shopforfun247 :
Any T-Mobile plan qualifies, grandfathered plans included(simple choice, one, old magenta, etc) I think the essential 55 was the cheapest option available to him/her today as a new T-Mobile customer.
Not true for me Frown . We tried on a grandfathered Magenta 1.0 and then an Essentials 55+. Two different Best Buy's. Both had issues with the system denying those plans.
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